It makes me so sad that this has been officially abandoned :( I really can't get over it! Sorry but I just had to share as I am rereading this for the millionth time. It is so brilliant and I can't believe that I will never see it finished, I know I could attempt to complete it, but I just could not possibly do it the justice the story deserves. So I guess at the end of this chapter it is time to say goodbye :(

Natasha, I have the same feelings...horrible I know. I really hope you're OK and are just having a major writer's block or break from the fanfic world. I truly love this story, if you're ok please don't give up, I will continue to check in every week...waiting patiently for the next amazing instalment! x

Guys... why do I have the horrible sinking feeling that the writer has died O_o

okay sorry that's really morbid and pretty far fetched ;; but I"m not taking it back haha. anyways, this is directed to you-- riddlexqueen-- if you're still alive and happen to read this--

Well it has been reiterated time and time again (as you can see from reviews left by desperate and faithful reviewers below) that you are an extremely talented writer, this story reflects that talent, and while many things may have contributed to the year long non-update, any potential abandonment of this story would be such a pity. that's right : I'm saying "potential" because until I see you have changed "work in progress" to "abandoned" i refuse to give up on this fanfic. to be completely frank, I've been following it since its very beginnings, the first chapter, since it started many years ago and this story-- along with the glorious, rich, fantastical world of fiction and fantasy and writing and reading-- is what has allowed me to continue living, in the literal sense. yes, I was and still am very ill, and very sad, and guess what, literature, in its all encompassing form, has saved me time and time again and it's still pulling me through.

now that was an archetypal story of "i didn't think life was worth living but books saved me" and you might think me very sentimental and sappy BUT :; it's the truth. the raw truth. and I guess, the reason why i'm saying all this is because...

i've seen many manifestations of art in my life. cherished japanese animator hayao miyazaki (aka my homeboy), once said: "all i wanted to do was make beautiful things". it's just, i've seen and felt the cruel and ugly world, with its all its sham and drudgery, and then i see the "beautiful things" that beautiful people make and it convinces me to stay alive and try my best to make beautiful things too. beautiful comes in many shapes and sizes-- and i won't be presumptuous enough to say I know a lot about exemplary visual art, performance art, media art, the list goes on... but i HAVE been hanging around the literature world for nearly my whole life and it seems when words, which are our "most inexhaustible source of magic" are capable of rendering away sadness in the exhausted heart of someone looking to escape reality, then they are beautiful :) and now I unreservedly want to pay you this compliment: your work is beautiful and it inspired me to start making beautiful things. so... thank you.

well ... if it turns out that you were just caught up in life or busy with something and haven't been able to update, you'll all probably have a good laugh seeing how woe begone I am, pouring out my heart here and trying to be all deep... (ha...)

but, if, riddlexqueen, you really are no longer with us, or have made the decision to discontinue this story, then so be it. I can only thank you for providing those moments of sweet respite back when I was wearied with life's toll and needed to revel in imagination. thank you for creating this beautlful thing.

to anyone who might stumble across this, I know what your'e thinking: this person is mental. and you're correct! but I mean, really, if you're here, it probably means you too, are in love with words, and their power, and just.. please, stay that way. and if you too are missing this story, thank the writer in your heart, or else put it in words and post it here!

One last thing... if it's a case of writer's block, we will wait. I will wait. Take your time. in the meantime, i suggest watching "Kiki's Delivery Service"...

Welp. I must be bloody insane to write all this with the intention of posting it... nevertheless, here goes... >_

Whaa-no updates? Why not? This story is so awesome!Please update if you can (I totally read all the reviews and I see you haven't responded to anyone in a while!) You should totally come back (or respond) and I really, really encourage you to finish this! Seriously, this is one of the best written, most interesting OC fanfics of all time. YOU HAVE GOT TO FINISH THIS! (I am trying for the dramatic route) WERE ALL YOUR PROMISES FOR NAUGHT? Please respond so all of us who still love this (and from the reviews I can see there are quite a few) so we know your not dead! Real life can be crazy and sometimes inspiration dies, but this is so great and it would be a shame if we never heard from you again!
Sorry for the very long rant. I hope you at least respond to some of us that still check this story! Thank you so much for writing this-your work is great and super inspiring!
Kathy

Today it's been one year since you last updated :( I know RL can be crazy and I don't know if you are even reading the reviews anymore, but I know everyone who still checks this story would love to hear from you. I still haven't given up hope (because lord knows I've left a story alone for a long time) but I hope you eventually keep going with this. This is, hands down, one of the best OC stories out there and it would be a shame if you never finished it.

:( I don't know if you even read these reviews...but this story was absolutely one of the best fanfics I have ever read. If your still out there, I would love to see this updated, (or a review response). You're one of my favorite fanfic authors!

This is a really amazing story. It's refreshing to read something in which Riddle doesn't magically change and fall in love. I think that this is how I've always imagined a young Riddle actually. You have a very accurate perception of him in my opinion.

wow that was intense! I really really liked how you developed katarina as a character and now she's got a weird bond with anna o so curious to see where this goes!! unusual of Anna not to want to torture kat though isn't it? perhaps not everything of Anna's compassion is lost quite yet

Please I know you're busy with school but this is acty killing me!!! I must know what happens! You're writing is so very good and I live the world you have created! I love when authors take the time to stick with cannon but make the world their own. I honestly think that that is the essence of fanficton . With this if you have created something g entirely unique and exciting but maintained the integrity of the world we all love so much! I urge you to update as soon as you can! I miss your writing and review responses !!

Author's Response: You're the best thank you so, so much for sticking around. I promise I'm not abandoning, I'm almost finished with the next part! Should be up very very soon.

Honestly, it just keeps getting better and better. I CANNOT wait for the next chapter!! Every time I see you haven't updated it's like... torture. But then the amazing chapter makes up for it and it's all worth it :) I feel Anna's pain so distinctly... I'm really curious to see how the story progresses and what your twist on it is... I'm mainly wondering if Tom ends up truly loving her but she dies and he becomes e bitter, vengeful Voldemort... or the one I"m leaning more towards (it seems more in context with the actual books) which is Tom is just like Grindewald... incapable of love :'( Anyways, amazing job once again! Much love and support~ :*

Author's Response: THanks so, so much for being a reader who sticks with me--you guys are the only reason ive been able to keep writing! I'm working on the new one, won't be too long now:)